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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,678.96, 658,018.35 and 239,167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,678.96, 658,018.35 and 239,167.14 is: 358,750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,678.96 : 658,018.35 = 239,167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,678.96/658,018.35 = 239,167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,678.96x = 658,018.35 × 239,167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,678.96x = 157,376,366,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,376,366,837.02/438,678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,750.66

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